Student Theses and Dissertations
Theses from 2024
Optogenetic Induction of Mitochondrial Oxidative Stress as a Potential Model to Study Non-Hereditary ALS, Samia Alam
Towards a New Role of Mitochondrial Hydrogen Peroxide in Synaptic Function, Cliyahnelle Z. Alexander
Back To The Office: US Employee Reluctance And Re-Engagement Strategies, Khin Thaw Ta Chit
Computational Study of the Degradation of Ambrein from Ambergris, Emma Fetman
Authenticity in Fashion and Beauty: Influencer Marketing and the Development of Parasocial Relationships on Social Media, Catherine Goodheart
Bridge the Gap: Using Advocacy to Bridge the Gender Wage Gap in Sports - A Comparative Analysis of Venus Williams and the US Women’s National Team, William E. Mitchell
Going Nuclear: Conflict Transformation in Asia, Hariharan Murugesan
An Antisemitism Academia Crisis: Communication Failure on Three Ivy League College Campuses, Rickardo W. Shuzzr
Corporate Social Advocacy: A Study of Brand and Consumer Activism in the Era of Social Media, Christa L. Taylor
“I’m Especially Sorry to Those Impacted”: Conventional Visions of Leadership in the 2022/2023 Tech Layoffs, Jared J. Watkins
Women’s Empowerment Campaigns in East Asia: Case Study of SK-II, Huan Yao
Resilience and Advocacy: A Narrative Analysis of Disability Campaigns in the United States, Jennifer-Lyn B. Youberg
Theses from 2023
Embodying Compassion: Striving Towards Sensitivity, Inclusion and Synergy, Arva N. Anees
Communication Use in Non-Profit Maternal Health, Marliatou Barry
Boycotting vs. Canceling: Exploring Consumer Activism Against Corporations, Erica Buchman
Validating a New In Vivo Model to Study ALS, Izabela J. Cimachowska
Social Media Reactions to Apologies from Public Figures, Brands, and Companies and its Impact on Reputation, Melissa N. Dolan
The Role and Impact of the Communications Department and Investor Relations Functions on the Process of Privatization, Iulia Erhan
Green is the New Black: Exploring How a Philosophical Approach to the Fashion Industry Will Reduce Its Environmental Impact, Darion A. Gibbs
Whose Imagination Are We Living In?: An Examination of Feminist Utopia through the Lens of Pragmatism, Mia A. Gindis
CEO Narcissism: An Unconventional Approach to Understanding the Importance of Further Research, Melissa Goldsmith
The Unitary Executive Theory: Benefits and Dangers, Dani Heba
Woman FlyTrap, Brianna Jo Hobson
Creating Space for Black Queer Narratives: A Conversation Between Nella Larsen and James Baldwin, Trinity L. Hollis
Emotional Labor in Front-facing Jobs in University Settings, Khushboo Jain
The Origins of the Iraq War: The Role of Anthrax in the Weapons of Mass Destruction Claims, John P. Koenig
The Search for Existential Meaning: Tracing Leo Tolstoy’s Nihilism Through his Later Works, Elisabeth Koyfman
Trust but Verify: The Influence of Social Media and Core Values on Consumer Trust in Business, Zoie M. Lagoudis
Social Media in the Corporate World, Linelle C. Lestrade
The Greatest Show on Earth: Is Trinidad’s Carnival perpetuating a society of elitism and class struggle?, Charisse A. Lewis
The Effects of Glycolytic Mutations in Drosophila melanogaster Muscle Development, Coco Lim
But Is It Material? A Case Study Evaluating Climate Risk’s Place in Financial Disclosures, Matilda Lindberg
Reclaiming Narratives of Sexual Assault: An Examination of the #MeToo Movement and Social Media, Katherine V. Marano
Going Green to Sell, N'dja D. N'guessan
Lead Self to Lead Others: Intersection of Courage, Self-Awareness, & Leadership Communication for Self-Leadership & Development, Maribel Paulino
The Switch: Understanding the Perception of African American Linguistic Repertoires, Alyssa Powell
Exploration to Brand Communication on TikTok, Victoria M. Priola
Millenial & Gen Z Experience- A Meta-Analysis, Karrine S. Rahman
Dimensionality Reduction Techniques in Macroeconomic Analysis, Abigail Rogot
The Relationship Between Corporate Social Responsibility and Organizational Citizenship Behaviors During the COVID-19 Pandemic, E. Paisley Shultz
Do Ask, Do Tell: Lessons Learned from Marginalized Gay or Bisexual Males in Male-Dominated Organizations, Charles Tienken
Maui Wildfires: A Case Study in Local Government Crisis Communication Response, Joshua A. Voda
Examining transcriptional regulators during muscle development in Drosophila melanogaster, Chaamy Yapa
Seeking Justice for Jews from MENA Countries through International Law: Comparing the Cases of Morocco and Iraq, Jessica E. Yeroshalmi
Theses from 2022
Diversity and Inclusion in the Beauty and Cosmetic Advertising and its Impact on Corporate Reputation, Lisa N. Alli
Serving Behind the Screen: Practical Recommendations for Best Practices on Social Media for Government Practitioners, Livianette Cabrera
The Stigmatization of Mental Health and Wellness Programs in the Corporate World, Sumiya Chowdhury
The Shopping Experience: Pandemic Edition, Katie De Paula
Influence of Corporate Values and Beliefs on Consumer Behavior, Mahmoud Gabr
Transit Equity in Southeast Brooklyn, Noam J. Gal
The Use of Ethnonyms in Communication Strategies, Cristina B. Gonzales Otoya Villanueva
The Contemporary "White Trash" Memoir in Literary, Social and Political Contexts, Ursula Hansberry
Millennials in the Workplace: Recalling Critical Incidents of Negative Feedback, Jocelyn C. Key
Differences Between Brand Activism and Corporate Social Responsibility in Consumer Perception, Erika Marchiondo
Jeopardy! in Crisis: What is Corporate Culture Issues Affecting the Entertainment Industry?, Evan Nemeroff
Managing in Remote & Hybrid Work Modalities – A Training Course, Audrey Nichols
How Innovation Occurs in the Software Industry: A Qualitative Study on Innovation Management, Jihoon Rim
The Gun Control Paradox in the States: Evidence from National Polls, William A. Rose
Muslim Fashion Influencers Shaping Modesty in the Twenty-First Century on Social Media, Awa Sanno
The Impact on Gay Men of Support and Enforcement of Workplace DEI Policies: A Meta Analysis, Steven M. Vega
Women and Dada: Reimagining Dada Through the Work of Beatrice Wood and Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Violet E. Webster
The Many Sides of Social Capital: How Social Capital Is Related to Entrepreneurship?, Vivian M. Williams
Corporate Reputations Measured and in Practice: How Can Corporations Stay Authentic to Their Positive External Depictions, Internally?, Valeene Wilson
Theses from 2021
Financial Influencers and Social Media: The Role of Valuable and Trusted Content in Creating a New Form of Authenticity, Imene Chikhi
Exploring Social Determinants of COVID-19 related Sickness and Suffering in the Bronx, Hamida Chumpa
Pay Inequality and Gender Pay Gap, Chris Constantopoulos
Cultural Identity and Mental Health Awareness, Natalie Cruz
The COVID-19 Pandemic's Impact On Sports Public Relations, Joseph DeRosa
The Effects of Deepfakes and Synthetic Media on Communication Professionals, Axel Ebermann
Vaccine Communication During the COVID-19 Pandemic as Displayed by NYC Health, Rebecca L. Jensen
Mitochondrial Distribution of Glycine Receptors in Motor Neuron Cell Lines, Katsiaryna Milashevich
Neo-Extracting Gilded Welfare States: A Comparative Study of Extractivism and Latin American Welfare State Formation, Pabvitraa Ramcharan
The Social Contract Theory in the Face of Empirical Morality: Integration and Its Consequences, Margaux F F Ramee
How Did Covid-19 Impact the Aviation Industry, Theresa Sonntag
Hiring Candidates with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Effects of Diagnostic Disclosure and Presence of ASD Behaviors on Employability Ratings, Geetanjali Sugrim
To what extent do start-ups see themselves as strategic actors when approaching communications and financing within their companies?, Shanice Swaby
Racial Microaggressions Against Black Women in the Workforce, Marie Della Thomas
Leadership Conversion: From Command-and-Control to People-Centered Approach, Elli Unt
International Migration from the Latin American-Caribbean Region: Taking Environmental Indicators into Consideration, Chelsea Wepy
Impact of Warnings on Gamified Personality Assessments, Sabrina Yu
Theses from 2020
Hustle Culture and the Implications for Our Workforce, Arianna Balkeran
The Portrayal and Reception of Multiracial Couples and Families in Advertisements, Kiran A. Chand
“Lay down my soul at stake”: Of Female Friendship in The Merchant of Venice, Othello, and The Winter’s Tale, Audrey-Melody Cubas
A World Ruled By Unknowns: The Psychological Effects of the Supernatural and Natural Worlds in Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights, Jordan Cymrot
The Distribution of the Greatest Common Divisor of Elements in Quadratic Integer Rings, Asimina S. Hamakiotes
Corporations and the American Polity, Patrick Labossiere
Who Upholds Your Human Rights When You are “Stateless?” Why Couldn’t the UN Protect the Rohingya’s Human Rights?, Hyochan Lee
Emerging Technologies in Healthcare: Analysis of UNOS Data Through Machine Learning, Reyhan Merekar
Motor Neuron Connections and Innervation of Muscles in Drosophila melanogaster, Sharon Tang
Theses from 2019
The Art of the Rebrand: Utilizing Strategic Communications to Obtain Employee Buy-in During a Rebrand, Samantha Azizo
Panmela Castro: Feminism in Brazilian Graffiti Art, Giulia Chu Ferri
Illness and the American Workplace: Issues and Implications for Employers and Employees, Victoria R. Dolan
Travel to Cuba: A Case Study of Media Branding in a Politicized Context, Yaneisis Infante